PlayStation VR2 - Before You Buy

PSVR2 brings updated technology and new games to PS5. How is it? Let's talk.

Video by Jake Baldino

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[Ewwch]

I tried the PSVR2 for the first time at my brother's place, the experience was beyond anything I had imagined. Playing Gran Turismo was an absolute thrill, especially in his driving sim setup. I'm no car enthusiast or play car games often but, if I owned the PSVR2 with his setup, I would not play any other game besides Gran Turismo.

[danielcolt]

Love the video, the only advice I can give to people is do NOT try to push through motion sickness. As soon as you feel it stop and come back when you feel good, it'll help you get your VR legs much faster

[vldggg]

Got it two days ago and had two 40 minute sessions of Horizon Call of The Mountain. I had PSVR before but with this PSVR2, the quality and the immersion is a huge leap forward to it's predecessor. I recommend it 100%.

[FabioNaeb]

I pre ordered it, and I’m loving it. 100% recommended. I do get motion sickness after 20/30 minutes, but I’m slowly building up my resistance. The level of immersion is incredible. I’ve only played Horizon and RE8, and if this is the beginning, I cannot wait to see what the future games will look like!

[Mastertexter]

I think, I may have never commented on your videos before, but here we go: I picked it up purposefully to go VR Racing. Got back into racing games 2-3 years ago and tried to inch further ahead in terms of immersion and realism. In that regard I can only applaud the PS VR2. Not only for the quality but also for the pricing. I know, it has been one of the main criticisms about the hardware, but as you mentioned in the video, getting a PS5 and PS VR2 outright, instead of having to get a high-end gaming pc (which alone will set you back as much as the console and headset together) AND then pay another grand or more on compatible VR goggles… that’s just a much much higher entry-point. I would say. Not disregarding, that you’ll still have to pay somewhere around 1200€, just to get started. But as mentioned… VR experience on a PC still does have a much much MUCH steeper-level pricing. All I can say is that gran turismo 7 on the PS VR2 is almost a must for every racing enthusiast, who also appreciates the story and history of automobiles and likes collecting them, while also having a good driving experience. I would get into why I’m not calling it a good RACING experience (at least offline) but that is way beyond what’s been asked to report. Also… the micro transactions in GT7 are just an atrocious anti-gamer crime to behold… thanks for that Sony and Polyphony. But ey… can’t have it all, eh?

PS VR2: 10/10 🎉

[theexpress]

I’m loving RE village in vr. It’s incredible. Haptics are on point. I was so surprised when I shot the shotgun for the first time and I felt it all through my head. Insane.

[TurtleChad]

Adaptive triggers + haptic feedback makes all the difference in vr. That's another layer of immersion.

[RockySG]

Never been a big VR fan but I really enjoy having the PSVR2 and the option to play these games when I want! GT7 is amazing with a steering wheel and pedals. I really recommend getting the charging station, it’s kinda annoying having to plug in both controllers to charge.

[thomaskast]

I'm really glad to see the PSVR2 doing well, big budget VR games are what we need and that's exactly what this headset is bringing to the table.

[AngelMorales-klvi]

This seems like an amazing upgrade to the current PSVR. I barely play mine because it’s a chore to pull out all the cables, make sure the camera is set up right, find that weird usb charger that the controllers need, etc. I can’t wait to try this one

[Ari-izfd]

If you sometimes get motion sickness try placing a fan in front of you while playing. It'll stimulate moving irl which could help! I never felt much sickness but I did feel a bit while playing saints and sinners but this helped me a lot!

[Dabomb]

I’m really sad no man’s sky isn’t getting more love. The fact that you get to play the entirety of the game in VR, with no caveats, is absolutely huge and I think it deserves more attention.

[rafalkonieczny]

I don't remember when was the last time I felt so excited about playing with new toy. Really amazing and even with current game lineup it provides a lot of fun. Horizon, Resident Evil and Gran Turismo feel so good! I was not expecting that.

[captainjizza]

Great experience. Picked up Horizon to see what it was fully capable of. No Mans Sky is always great in VR as well. I’ve also picked up Star Wars. Thanks for the recommendation about Gran Turismo. I hadn’t really considered that but it does seem like good possibility.

[jahtibacollins]

I'm very interested. I think the key for this to sell well is for it to actually be easy to demo in stores before you buy. Hopefully Sony will partner with GameStop and/or Best Buy to get demo units in local stores before Christmas this year.

[finemeister]

I grew bored of the PSVR 1 pretty quick. I would occasionally jump in—nice option.

With the PSVR2, I constantly want to jump back in. RE8 and GT7 have been my top games. Horizon is good but in shorter bursts(more scenic than engaging). Kayak mirage is a good introduction, especially for family/friends. Ragnarock is surprisingly fun and a hidden gem.

I’ve experienced significantly less motion sickness with the PSVR2 compared to the PSVR1. Loving it.

[DeviousPie]

I bought a PSVR2 and I really love the hardware. It is my first VR headset that I own.
GT7 in VR is jaw-dropping.
I think the biggest worry for me is that a lot of the games I really want to play on the PSVR2 rely on the kindness of Sony's competitors -- a Minecraft PSVR2 update, a Skyrim PSVR2 update, and a Half-Life Alyx port.
I also really, really want to play Genshin in VR.

[andrij.demianczuk]

For me, the fact that I already owned GT7, RE8 and No Mans Sky meant that along with the Horizon bundle I have plenty to play without going too deep into my pockets above the cost of the unit itself. Worth mentioning though that the other game I purchased was the Star Wars experience. Highly recommended! I like it more than Vader Immortal.

[KingJohnMichael]

I think it's great that you are a vr guy, it gives us a honest review, you have experienced ohter vr sets so you know what to look out for and can give that information to us.
Great review.
Maybe I will look into getting one at Christmas or later, like you said depends on the games coming.

[TMcBree]

I got it and I was blown away! Downloaded all the demos and I’m working my way through them. I don’t have my VR legs yet so I’m playing in 15-20 min bursts. After watching this, I’m really interested in Gran turismo.